France in the Eighteenth Century

question 66

Multiple Choice

France in the eighteenth century

• A)thrived under the strong leadership of Louis XV and Louis XVI.
• B)suffered from severe economic depression throughout the century.
• C)was torn apart by a series of civil wars.
• D)lost an empire while acquiring a huge public debt.
• E)brought back the Estates General during the reign of Louis XV.

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Definitions:

Consumer Price Index

An indicator assessing the mean fluctuation over time in the expenses borne by city dwellers for a designated assortment of consumer products and services.

Inflation Rate

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and, subsequently, purchasing power is falling, often expressed as a percentage.

Base Year

A reference year against which economic growth, price levels, and other data are measured over time.

Consumer Price Index

An economic indicator that measures the average change over time in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services.